Analyst CornerAnalyst Corner: UK Retail Crime Soars—Visibly Reflected in Stores, with John Mercer John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research November 2, 2025 Reasons to ReadWelcome to Analyst Corner! Every Sunday, a member of the Coresight Research team discusses upcoming or recent research and their thoughts on interesting topics in their area of expertise. Shoplifting continues to rise in the UK. See how UK retailers are responding with ever-more technologies, devices and barriers to prevent theft—and what this means for friction in the shopper journey. Other relevant research: Read previous Analyst Corner Our Retail Crime and Shrink report series. Our deep dive on loss-prevention technology. Please Login to read the full report. Not a member? To access this content for free, register for a free account. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: Innovator Profile: Sotira—Monetizing Surplus Inventory with Automated Compliance, Logistics and Resale ChannelsUS CPG Sales Tracker: CPG E-Commerce Growth Eases from Prime Day Peak; General Merchandise Decline Confirms Pull-Forward EffectJanuary 2025 US Retail Sales: Nearly All Sectors Report Mid-Single-Digit Sales GrowthKohl’s CEO Removal—Why It Happened and What It Means for US Department Stores
